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The mission of ISBA General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section
- to promote professional excellence among those engaged in the general practice of law through education relating to substantive legal practice areas; and
- by providing opportunities for the exchange of information particularly pertinent to the needs of solo and small firm practitioners.
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Current Newsletter — May 2026
Recent Related Cases
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Biometric Information Privacy Act | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Cisneros v. Nuance Communications, Inc., No. 24-2982 (August 28, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed. -
Sovereign Immunity | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Pierson v. Illinois State Police, 2026 IL App (1st) 250383 (August 28, 2026) 6th Div./Cook Co. (HYMAN) Affirmed. -
Breach of Contract | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Safe Zone Services LLC v. Linn-Mathes, Inc., 2026 IL App (1st) 251219 (August 14, 2026) 6th Div./Cook Co. (HYMAN) Affirmed in part, reversed in part, remanded. -
Mechanics Lien Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
The Lamar Johnson Collaborative Inc. v. 225 West Randolph Owner, LLC, 2026 IL App (1st) 250620 (August 13, 2026) 4th Div./Cook Co. (OCASIO) Affirmed. -
Enrolled Bill Doctrine | 4th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
McCombie v. Welch, 2026 IL App (4th) 250971 (August 11, 2026) Sangamon Co. (KNECHT) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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September 10Chicago
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September 15 to January 26Online
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September 17 to September 18Peoria
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September 29Online
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October 2 to October 3Nashville, TN
Other Events
- October 9, 2026 | | Zoom
Tools and Resources
- General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm discussion group is available to section members via the General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm community in ISBA Central
- The General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links
- Sample Transfer on Death Instrument forms, provided by ISBA member Katherine A. Chamberlain.
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